Family Violence Therapeutic Specialist

• Based in Narre Warren, on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Boon Wurrung & Bunurong Peoples
• Ongoing 0.8 FTE position 
• From $51.23 p/h + 12% Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550 

The Pathways to Resilience Southern program supports individuals and families to heal from the impacts of family violence. Delivered in partnership with Uniting and the Australian Childhood Foundation, the program offers individual counselling, group programs, and support for children and young people.

Services are trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and delivered either face-to-face at an Each centre or online. Our experienced team creates safe, respectful spaces where people feel heard and supported.

Your role, your impact

As a Family Violence Therapeutic Specialist, you will:

• Deliver high‑quality therapeutic assessments and counselling to individuals, children, young people, and parents/carers to support recovery from abuse, trauma, family violence, and loss.
• Provide therapeutic counselling and support to victim survivors of family violence, as well as young people who use violence.
• Conduct specialised trauma assessments and collaboratively develop tailored treatment plans.
• Use the MARAM framework to ensure risk and safety are continuously assessed and reviewed.
• Facilitate safe, inclusive, and respectful therapeutic engagement, empowering consumers to be active participants in decisions impacting their lives.
• Promote relational healing and connection between children/young people and their parent/carer using trauma- and developmentally-informed approaches.
• Deliver culturally sensitive support, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+, and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) consumers.
• Contribute to workforce capacity building through training and workshops.
• Work in partnership with other professionals to deliver a coordinated, holistic response to client needs.

Who we’re looking for

 You're a compassionate, skilled clinician with:

• Tertiary qualifications in Counselling, Social Work or a related discipline (and eligibility for membership with a relevant professional body).
• Demonstrated experience providing trauma-informed therapeutic interventions to victim/survivors of family violence and those affected by complex trauma.
• Sound knowledge of the impact of trauma, attachment disruption and neurobiology on development and behaviour.
• The ability to prioritise the voices and lived experiences of children and young people within their family or care contexts.
• A strong intersectional practice lens and experience supporting clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and collaborative skills.
• A current driver’s license and willingness to travel as required.

What’s in it for you

At Each you’ll be supported to be your best.  We provide:  

• Diversity & belonging – We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety 
• Supportive & inclusive culture – Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care. 
• Boost your take-home pay – Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment.
• Get paid more on your holidays - 17% annual leave loading

We’d love to hear more about you! If you’re passionate about empowering individuals and families to heal and thrive after experiencing family violence, apply today!

To view the full Position Description, please click here or visit the Each careers page at each.com.au, navigate to ‘Work With Us’ > ‘Careers’ > ‘Open Roles’, and search for this position. For further information about the position, please contact Lucy Henderson (Talent Acquisition Business Partner) at [email protected]

Applications close Monday 2nd February 2026 - Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Next Steps in the Hiring Process 
Thank you for your interest in joining Each! To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

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